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Market Round-Up: From Fed to Beijing: How Central Banks and Trade War Shaped Markets This Week
Markets moved cautiously this week as the Fed held rates steady, trade tensions escalated, and earnings delivered mixed signals. The FOMC minutes revealed economic uncertainty, while China eased policy to support slowing growth. Tech and bank earnings varied, reflecting a complex global outlook.

GordonGekko
May 313 min read


Market Round-Up: Markets Rattled by U.S. Fiscal Strain, Trade Pause, and Asia Tech Results
Market Round-Up for May 19-24, 2025 Skyline of Hong Kong This week, global financial markets grappled with a mix of fiscal policy shifts,...

GordonGekko
May 243 min read


Market Round-Up: Central Banks and Trade Developments Shape Global Outlook
This week's market round-up highlights key developments from May 11–17, 2025, including U.S.-China tariff reductions, the Federal Reserve's workforce changes, Moody's U.S. credit rating downgrade, and economic updates from India, China, Thailand, and Singapore.

GordonGekko
May 172 min read


US-China Trade War Escalates: High Tariffs, Market Turbulence, and Hope for Talks in Switzerland
The US-China trade war intensifies in 2025 with record tariffs and economic fallout. Geneva talks aim to ease tensions, but a full resolution remains distant.

GordonGekko
May 72 min read


CATL’s $5 Billion Hong Kong IPO: A Bold Global Expansion Amid Geopolitical Tensions
CATL aims to raise $5 billion through a major Hong Kong IPO, funding global expansion while navigating political scrutiny. Here's what it means for investors.

GordonGekko
May 52 min read


China Plus One Strategy: How Asia is Redefining the Global Supply Chain
Explore how the China Plus One strategy is transforming Asia’s manufacturing map, with Vietnam, India, and Southeast Asia rising as key supply chain hubs.

GordonGekko
Apr 152 min read


Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia Visit: A Strategic Shift Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure
Xi Jinping visits Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia to boost regional ties and counter U.S. tariffs, reinforcing China's influence in Southeast Asia.

simpleisgd
Apr 132 min read


Inside China’s Dark Factories: How AI-Powered Automation Is Reshaping Global Manufacturing
Explore China’s dark factories—fully automated, human-free facilities redefining global manufacturing through AI and robotics.

GordonGekko
Apr 132 min read


China's New Tariffs on US Goods: A Growing Trade Conflict
China raises tariffs on US goods to 84%, escalating the trade war and causing global market instability amid growing economic concerns.

simpleisgd
Apr 92 min read


Geely's Remarkable 2024: Record Profits and Strategic Ambitions
Geely's FY24 profit tripled, driven by record exports and EV growth. Ambitious global expansion plans fuel its momentum into 2025.

GordonGekko
Apr 82 min read


The Impact of Trump’s New Tariffs: Key Insights from Jerome Powell
Fed Chair Powell warns Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher inflation, slower growth, and difficult decisions for the Federal Reserve ahead.

simpleisgd
Apr 62 min read


Baidu Takes a Dive: Trade War Tensions Trigger Sharp Sell-Off
Baidu shares drop sharply over 8%, hit by fresh U.S.-China trade tensions and market uncertainty; investors brace for volatility.

GordonGekko
Apr 52 min read


Weekly Market Round-Up: Global Markets Plunge Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
The week was marked by heightened trade tensions, leading to substantial market movements across the globe.

GordonGekko
Apr 52 min read


China’s Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs: What You Need to Know
China escalates trade tensions with new tariffs on U.S. goods, sparking market turmoil and increasing fears of a global recession.

simpleisgd
Apr 52 min read


US-China Trade War Sparks Recession Fears: What are the Top Safe-Haven Assets for Investors?
Recent warnings from financial giants JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs have placed the spotlight on the possibility of a U.S. recession

GordonGekko
Apr 42 min read


Weekly Market Round-Up: Fed Signals, Gold's Surge, and Asia's Strategic Moves Shape Global Sentiment
Markets react to Fed signals, gold’s historic surge, UK fiscal worries, and Asia’s oil and equity shifts amid growing global uncertainty.

GordonGekko
Mar 222 min read


The U.S.-China Trade War: Tariffs Transform Global Trade in 2025
The U.S.-China trade war is disrupting global trade, with tariffs causing steep declines in imports and uncertainty for businesses globally.

simpleisgd
Mar 222 min read


Tencent’s 2024 Performance: A Year of Resilient Growth and Strategic AI Investments
Tencent reported solid revenue growth, higher profitability, and significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to drive expansion

GordonGekko
Mar 203 min read


Weibo’s FY 2024 Earnings: Resilient Performance Amid Advertising Challenges, Announces $200M Dividend
Weibo's FY 2024 saw stable revenue, strong VAS growth, and a $200M dividend, despite ad revenue challenges.

GordonGekko
Mar 133 min read


China’s 2025 Economic Plan: Growth, Policy Shifts, and Innovation
China's 2025 economic plan focuses on innovation, boosting consumption, and strategic support to drive growth amid global uncertainties.

simpleisgd
Mar 122 min read
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